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The council-owned building has been empty for six years.

Bats still holding up demolition of ‘eyesore’ building after six years Tony Gillan

Newcastle United's new training ground proposals.

Fresh photos show NUFC upgrade in progress as club awaits key decision Dominic Scurr

This is what Newcastle United's proposed upgraded training ground could look like (Photo: Public Access/Cestari Architects)

NUFC face potential hurdles regarding proposed training ground upgrade Dominic Scurr

South Tyneside Council Councillor, Ernest Gibson (left), with Sports Recycler's Workshop Manager, Keith Thompson, and one of the donated balance bikes.

Re-cycling takes on a whole new meaning Neil Fatkin

Photo issued by Hugh Clark/Bat Conservation Trust of a common pipistrelle, one of the bat species found in South Tyneside.

Bats block house extension plans in South Tyneside street Chris Binding

Perth Green House can't be demolished until bats decide to live elsewhere.

Bats still holding up demolition Tony Gillan

Not teenage, not mutant, but you wouldn't believe what a party trick this turtle has.

RICHARD ORD: Not all heroes wear capes... but some need breath mints

The former Perth Green House has become an eyesore.

Bats hold up demolition of eyesore derelict council buildings Tony Gillan

These are the animals that hibernate in the UK in winter - and why they do it Chelsea Rocks